1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to WHS Classification Classification according to WHIMIS Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3 Label elements Warning Hazard statements Classification according to WHIMIS Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice and attention Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice and attention Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to WHIMIS Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3